Welcome to St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Grab your Golf Clubs and Yeehaw!!!!!! your Buddies!

It’s rodeo time! Sign up for the 21st Annual Moth- ers and Other’s Golf Tournament

@ NORTH SHORE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Saturday, 6/7/2014 @ 8:00 a.m.

Contact: KRISTEN WESTBY 662-889-5951 or MARGARET POE 206-909-4576

Registration Forms also on web @ stvincentparish.org

Y’all are invited to come on down to the St. Vinny’s Rodeo on Sunday, June 8th Golf isn’t just after the lifeteen . for men, here is one of our Women’s four- Sponsored by: some from last the Lifeteen Core years tourna- ment.

Online Giving - March and April online giving has brought in more than $27,173.00 – Weekly amount needed for $17,000.00 balanced budget $23,459.00 – Amount Collected last week We now have many parishioners ($3,714.00) – Weekly Shortfall that participate in our Online Giving program. This program benefits both the parishioner AND the parish. The parishioner does not have to remember to write their checks each week and bring their Sunday envelope. It also ensures that they are still participating in supporting the church even when on vaca- tion. The church benefits from this program by less time counting and reconciling the weekly Sunday deposit and less data entry as the online giving program automatically updates our parish system. If you have any questions on our online giving system please visit our website at www.stvincentparish.org or call the office at 253-839-2320. Don’t forget to turn in your Annual Catholic Appeal.

May 25th, 2014 Page 1 Week at a Glance Message from the Pastor

Sunday, May 25th— Sixth Sunday of When do you make the Sign of the at Mass? Sunday Masses 8:00 & 10:00 am , 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm LifeTeen It may surprise you when and when not the rubrics call

1:00 pm El Shaddai Prayer Group—W/C Room A for the . Here is a little quiz. Answer Yes or No to the following. Monday, May 26th— Monday of the Sixth week of Easter

9:00 am Mass—Chapel 1. Anyone entering the church using holy water 9:45 am Legion of Mary—W/C Dining Room makes the sign of the cross on themselves. 7:00 pm Just Faith—W/C Living Room 2. The priest putting incense in the 7:00 pm Bucket Time—Youth Center makes the sign of the cross over the incense. Tuesday, May 27th— Tuesday of the Sixth week Easter 3. Anyone making a genuflection makes the sign 9:00 am Mass—Chapel of the cross on themselves. 7:00 pm Liturgy Commission—W/C Dining Room 4. All at the beginning of Mass while saying “In 7:00 pm Outreach Commission—W/C Living Room the Name of the Father makes the sign of the

Wednesday, May 28th— Wednesday of the Sixth week of cross on themselves. Easter 5. All, then the priest says, “may Almighty God 6:00 pm Mass—Chapel have mercy on us, forgive us our sins…. makes 6:30 pm RCIA—S. Narthex the sign of the cross on themselves. 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice—Church 6. Anyone the priest sprinkles with water makes the sign of the cross on themselves. Thursday, May 29th— Thursday of the Sixth week of 7. Priest or deacon, before adding water to the Easter wine, makes the sign of the cross over the wa- 9:00 am Mass—Chapel ter. 9:30 am Mothers and Others—W/C Living Room 8. Priest holding a particle of the host just before 10:00 am Adult Bible Study—S. Narthex 1:00 pm Blood Drive—Social Hall dropping in into the challis makes the sign of the cross over the challis. Friday, May 30th— Friday of the Sixth week of Easter 9. Any minister of holding the host 9:00 am Mass—Chapel and saying “the Body of Christ.”

Saturday, May 31st— Saturday of the Sixth week of Easter 10. Anyone after receiving Communion makes the 3:15pm—4:30pm Reconciliation sign of the cross on themselves. 5:00 pm Vigil Mass 11. The priest when saying the final bless makes the sign of the cross over the people. Sunday, June 1st— Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord 12. The people hearing the final blessing makes Sunday Masses 8:00 & 10:00 am , 12:00 pm, the sign of the cross on themselves. 5:00 pm LifeTeen 13. Anyone leaving the church using holy water 1:00 pm El Shaddai Prayer Group—W/C Room A makes the sign of the cross on themselves. 6:00 pm LifeTeen—S. Narthex I admit when I took this quiz I did not score 100%. I share this quiz with you just to acknowledge we so easily add things to the liturgy. It becomes a problem when in- dividual begin to weaken the expression of unity or draws attention to an individual. Rule of thumb: do what the community is doing. This quiz comes from Fr. Paul Turner’s book: In these or Similar Words.

Fr. Bill

Answers are on page 9

May 25th, 2014 Page 2 Nan Merlich, Pastoral Assistant Liturgy & Prayer [email protected] 253-839-2320, Ext.

Family Life Moments “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” Jn14:15f

Let us Pray for the sick in our Community: The resurrection and ascension are manifestations of God’s Donna Mahoney power. It is the final and ultimate sign of power (authority) which the Father has given , and he passes his authority Let us pray for those in our Community who have died: on to his followers: to baptize and make disciples by Father Mike Ryan observing all that He has taught them.

Since the Apostles have left the former room of fear-and- hiding; they gather together on a mountain top in faith-and- finding. The group gathered together in faith, men and women, as His physical presence would leave them, but not For Individual and Family Reflection his powerful spiritual presence. Much of the of John Next Week's Reading— June 1, 2014 reveals a faith based upon the indwelling Spirit of Jesus. First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Their prayer is no longer suppressed with terror, but Second Reading: Eph 1:17-23 stretched out with hope. Jesus now lives within his disciples by the power of the . Gospel: Mt 28:16-20 Catholic Bible is available at Since we have recently http://usccb.org/bible/ celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation in our parish, we take note of the gifts of The Solemnity of the Ascension the Spirit evident in our June 1, 2014 young people. We hear stories of change. There is Traditionally, this Solemnity had always been cele- definite movement in the brated forty days after Easter, following Luke’s Gos- direction of their lives pel account. After it ceased to be a civil holiday in toward our Lord and his many countries it was left to ecclesiastical provi- message of hope. Our dences to determine when the Solemnity would be confirmandi have grown as a celebrated. In the United States the ecclesiastical result of their cooperation with the Spirit of Jesus. We provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, are thankful! Omaha, and Philadelphia have retained its celebra- tion on the Thursday, while all other provinces We learn as Christians that the Way is not always easy; the including Seattle have transferred this Solemnity to Truth is always a bit beyond us and the Life is not really the Seventh Sunday of Easter (June 1 this year). To totally our own, nor completely about us. Jesus is the Way, make it confusing, our church calendars are printed Truth and Life. We begin to realize our present and future in the northeast and show the Ascension on Thurs- life is nothing without Him. Jesuit theologian, Teilhard de day. For us, Thursday is an Easter weekday and not a Chardin once remarked: “we all must genuflect before . something greater than ourselves. To not do so, is the beginning of self-destruction.” Our faith in this Power and Life sustains us; without it we cease to exist.

Congratulations to our newly confirmed. May the Christ in you speak boldly to the Christ in others.

Joe

May 25th, 2014 Page 3 Mark Miloscia, Pastoral Assistant [email protected] 253-839-2320 X233

Jeff Markwith, Pastoral Assistant [email protected] 253-946-1241 X248

Justice for Immigrants Resource for

Join Catholics across the country for seven days (June 2-8) of prayer, reflection, and action to heal our broken immigration system. Each day will be centered on one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It will be through this lens that we will explore seven aspects of our immigration system. USCCB's Justice for Immigrants program has prepared a resource that can be used by individuals, small groups, or whole parish communities. Starting on June 2, participants will be asked to pray the Prayer of the Holy Spirit, the daily reflection, and the closing prayer. Additionally, we encourage you to choose to engage in one or more of the sug- gested actions, joining with other Catholics across the country. On Fire for Immigration Reform: A Pentecost Resource can be found at www.seattlearchdiocese.org/JFI

Cornerstone Catholic Conference, Oct 24-25, Tacoma Convention Center

Registration is now open: www.cornerstonecatholic.com Come, join the of Washington State! Be inspired and educated in the Gospel call to care for our brothers and sisters who are unborn, poor, marginalized, or at the end of life. The Bishops of Washington State are sponsoring the Cornerstone Conference to inspire and educate Catholics and others to continue working together to protect human life: the unborn, individuals who live in poverty or on the margins of society, and people at the end of life. Fortnight for Freedom: June 21-July 4

This year, the bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty would like to emphasize the link between religious liberty and service to the poor and vulnerable and has proposed the theme of Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Serve. USCCB staff has prepared a number of materials to assist parishes in celebrating the Fortnight. USCCB will also be providing Helpers for the Sundays of the Fortnight and daily Masses at a later date. Please continue to check www.Fortnight4Freedom.org for updated info about the 2014 Fortnight. Middle School Trek & Mission Trek

I want to thank all of the Trekkers and Adult Trekkers that came to Service Saturday on May 17th. The work we did in getting things organized at church, yard work for parishioners, and Nativity house was our best work yet. I am so excited to go on missions with you all to show the communities we are going to serve that we are truly the hands, feet, ears, mouth, heart, minds and soul of service that God has intended for us. Please don’t stop what we have accomplished in setting our minds to service. Mission isn’t just where we are going but is what we do every day to serve our God. Very important pot luck meeting coming up on June 4th. It is mandatory for all trekkers to attend with a par- ent. At this meeting we will be getting our information on what to pack, when we need to meet for the plane or at church, when we are expected back and go over our expectations while on mission. All money and hours are due to me at this time. Pot luck item to share is: A-F Salads G-P Main Dish Q-Z Desserts. COFFEE SALES THIS WEEKEND IN THE NARTHEX Important dates: May 24th and 25th Coffee Sales June 4th Mission Trek Pot Luck (Mandatory) June 28th and 29th Coffee Sales (sign up now) June 28th thru July 5th Mission trip to Moore Oklahoma

May 25th, 2014 Page 4 Joe McQuiston, Pastoral Assistant 839-2320 ext. 233 [email protected] Children & Adult Ministry Shelley Marvin, Administrative Assistant 839-2320 ext. 224 [email protected] Preschool & Kindergarten Sunday School & Grapevine have concluded for the year! Thank you to our many volunteers who made this year a special one for our parish children. May God continue to bless you always!

(MAY) CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION We thank our many volunteers who have made this year’s Faith Formation programs 5/25 meaningful for our parish children’s faith. Liturgy of Word—at 10am & 5pm Mass Pre-K Team: Judy Martin Wakako Morales Heather Stewart Aurora Paraguya Edwin Paraguya 1st Sacraments Team: Elijah Morales Amanda Pham Renz Pedroso Tiffany Huynh Haleigh Wanchen Jeannette Huckins Christine Turner Grapevine Team: Mickey Schroeder Tara Shovan Skip (Ron) Corter VBS dates are June 23-25, 2014 Anne Brennan Diana Concannon

Jessica Luu @ St. Theresa Parish in F. Way Amanda Pham Tiffany Huynh Leila Kaspersen Aileen Murphy Isabel Sanner Christina Bahena Contact: Eddie Bahena Micie DelosReyes Teak Hoover Children’s Liturgy of Kim Tagoai

Mark Czaplewski the Word Team: @ Janet Hodson Mike & Anne Brennan Nancy Corter Caren Osborn 253-838-5924 ext. George Horsham Mickey Schroeder 304 Glenn Martin Maria Nelson Dan Peterson or Olaf Valderrabano- Auguilar Tita Ruiz Rens Laura Blaser Todd Massengill [email protected] ** I apologize ahead of time if anyone is left off this list! Please let me know so I can correct this oversight.

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Mrs. Wanda Stewart St. Vincent de Paul Principal 253-839-3532 Parish School www.stvs.org

6th graders boarded the bus for a week at the Outdoor School! What a wonderful learning opportunity!

Students gathered to send off the campers and their teachers! Thanks to our awesome teachers, Mrs. Vance and Mrs. Lilley.

Through the eyes of St. Vincent’s…. Come see for yourself!

St. Vincent’s offers a strong academic program for students from pre-k through eighth grade offers hands-on science opportunities for students in pre-k to grade 6, outdoor school for 6th graders, and lab experiences for junior high students provides technology to enhance classroom instruction and learning and for on-line learning for students in all grades emphasizes the arts through our preschool-grade 8 vocal music program, select junior high choir, band program, drama troupe, art docent program, and after school art classes And, most importantly, we are forming faith-filled See our parish school in action! young Catholics by providing daily opportunities to learn about our faith and practice our tradition. Our parish school can be affordable Visit our parish school today! for your family! Now Enrolling! 253-839-3532 www.stvs.org Preschool to Grade 8

May 25th, 2014 Page 6 Brita Gilbertson, Youth Minister Youth Ministry [email protected] 253-839-2320, ext. 254

Jeff Markwith, Edge Coordinator Leading Teens Closer to Christ [email protected] 253-839-2320, ext. 259

GRADES 6-8 GRADES 9-12 Sundays in the parish hall from 6:15-8pm Sundays in the south narthex from 6:15-8pm

What a great time we had last week at “Minute to THIS WEEK: No Life Night - Memorial Day Weekend Win It!” We had marshmallows flying, ping pong balls bouncing, cards flipping, rubber bands snapping, cups NEXT WEEK: Fulfilled stacking, empty pop cans falling, peanut butter stick- This is our last Life Night of the year. We will wrap up ing, snacks eating, well you get the concept. We had our semester on sacraments and reflect on everything a great time. Thank you to all the people that came to th th we learned this year. volunteer and the 5 - 8 graders that were there to have fun. A special thank you to Eryn Asbra and Zoe For more information, please contact our and Caerwyn Nelson for helping set up and take Youth Minister, Brita Gilbertson. down. Also thank you Craig Patrick, Dave Toby, Judy Gonzalez, Andrew Gonzalez, Jonah Markwith, Karen Lezcano, and Marybeth Voss for helping clean up af- terwards. Us Catholics really know how to have fun. Yeehaw!!! Thank you again. It’s rodeo time! Y’all are invited to come on NEXT WEEK: No Edge - Memorial Day Weekend down to the St. Vinny’s Rodeo On this day please kneel with me in thanking the men on Sunday, June 8th after and women who did not shirk from their task but the lifeteen mass to kick gave themselves completely to the cause of defend- the summer off right! ing and protecting us all. Bucket Time!

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS! We can’t give what we don’t have. All high school youth are invited to Do you want to... gather on Monday evenings to “fill our Grow in your relationship with God? buckets” with His Word and through the community. Discern leadership gifts? Develop concrete skills to use in our parish, school and 6:30-7pm - Hang out time greater community? 7-8:30pm - Bible Study *No experience necessary. Bring a Bible if you Explore Christ’s example of servant leadership? have one! Meet in the Youth Center. Experience the power of walking the path of disci-

pleship? Planning Ahead: Youth Sacraments 2014-2015 Meet new people from around the Archdiocese? Preparation for First Penance and Communion are provided in the Fall and Winter. Confirmation If you answered “YES” to at least 2 or more of these ques- preparation begins in October. It is a requirement tions, then you should register for ASCEND Leadership that candidates be active in a religious education program for one year before they begin their formal Camp July 14-18! See Brita for more info! Are you be- sacramental preparation.

May 25th, 2014 Page 7 Lisa Tinsley, Pastoral Assistant Family Ministry [email protected] 253-839-2320, Ext. 232

Call the Family Ministry Office for information on baptizing your children !! The next baptisms are in July!!

You are Invited to Golf or Sponsor The 21ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT @ NORTH SHORE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Saturday, 6/7/2014 @ 8:00 a.m. Contact: KRISTEN WESTBY 662-889-5951 or MARGARET POE 206-909-4576 Registration Forms also on web @ stvincentparish.org Current Sponsors: Wild Waves Theme Park; Coldwell Banker Bain Real Estate—PJ McGuire; Double D Financial; Highline Physical Therapy; Bonney-Watson Funeral Home; Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery; Yahn & Son Funeral Home; Redondo Family Chiropractic; Independent Mary Kay Consultant—Marcia Ducusin; Fr. Tom Vandenberg; Federal Way Children’s Dentistry, Archbishop Brunette Re- treat Center; Jack J. Winch, CPA, Knights of Columbus, Crestwood Animal Hospital, Timeout Ale House, Klontz Funeral Home & YOU??? Childcare Position Available: Foster Parenting Seeking dependable person to join our Information Night!! Nursery Staff in providing quality childcare in our church nursery during Sunday Masses. Must be a team person who is able to get along Ever wondered how you well with people. One or two Mass shifts are avail- could help a child in need, able. Various church events throughout the year provide come find out some of the ways ???? further opportunity to work. Call Louise @ 253-874-2164 Thursday, June 19 Social Hall 6:30 –8:30 p.m. Sponsored by: CCS & Local Social Workers Mothers & Others... Contact the office to RSVP Parents & Caregivers of All Generations Join us @ the next meeting! Date Change— May 29, 2014 9:30am—11:30am Blood Drive YEAR END BRUNCH Childcare always available. May 29, 1-7 p.m. For more information Contact Ann Blevens contact Marcia Ducusin at [email protected] @ [email protected] to reserve your time to donate.

May 25th, 2014 Page 8 Parish and Community Events

SERVING GOD AND COUNTRY: A MEMORIAL DAY TO When do you make the Sign of the Cross at Mass?

OUR HEROES

This year we will be honoring the men and women Answer Key who have served our country with a special tribute dur- 1 Yes ing our annual Memorial Day Mass. 2 Yes 3 No Memorial Day Mass: Monday, May 26, 2014 – 10:30am 4 Yes

Calvary Cemetery • 5041-35th Ave. NE, Seattle 5 No Holyrood Cemetery • 205 NE 205th St., Shoreline 6 No St. Patrick Cemetery • S. 204th & Orillia Rd., Kent 7 No Gethsemane Cemetery • 37600 Pacific Hwy S. Federal 8 No Way 9 No

10 No

11 Yes

All are invited. 12 No www.MyCatholicCemetery.org 13 No

May 25th, 2014 Page 9 Forty Weeks

Focus Affirmation for Week Twelve I will say this affirmation aloud once daily:

Lord Jesus Christ, I affirm you always transform my sin and weakness into grace and blessings! I will not be afraid!

For more information or to begin this spiritual journey, go to the page on our parish website.